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Edition One Hundred and Thirty-six of The Insider Delivering franchising news and opportunities since 2005 |
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Hello and welcome to The Insider. Each week we source business, franchise and finance news from across Australia and around the globe - this week's edition is packed with all the latest.
Also: ~ The ARA is calling for the Federal Government's additional 30 percent tax break for small business owners to be extended after 60% of SME retailers surveyed said they won't be able to meet criteria in time. In Quick Shots News:
Find out which retailer has been caught out by the ACCC after trying to pass off secondhand mobile phones as new. And: ~ How to get a $5.5 million personal loan 'forgiven' Plus: ~ Congratulations - New Appointments - Profits and Jobs These stories and many more in today's edition of The Insider. Enjoy! From the Inside Franchising Team
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| Mortgage Choice wins coveted Industry Awards | ||
“We are proud to have been recognised in this category a number of times. It indicates how hard we work together to uphold the company’s core values regardless of any challenges. Building Mortgage Choice to greater heights has always been a group effort so a big thank you must go out to everyone, with a special thanks to our franchisees and their staff, who impress me every day with their determination and dedication”. Nominated Mortgage Choice finalists included: Colin Fairchild, Mortgage Choice in Clayfield (Achievement Award); Brad Anderson, Mortgage Choice in Dee Why, (Mortgage Broker of the Year); and Graham Bowling, Mortgage Choice in Mackay, (Mortgage Broking Business (2-5 Loan Writers)).
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ARA Executive Director Richard Evans said extending the deadline on the small business tax breaks offered as part of the Federal Government's Nation Building and Jobs Plan would allow SME retailers, who are still suffering after months of stagnant and declining growth last year, to responsibly invest back into their business. "The Federal Government's small business tax break of an additional 30 percent deduction for eligible depreciating assets costing $1,000 or more, could help the 80 percent of independent retailers who turn over less than $2 million per year. But the majority of them can't afford the initial outlay of investment during the first half of this year," Evans said. "Our forecast modelling suggests SME retailers will be in a better position to invest in depreciating assets by the end of the 2010 financial year. "The March quarter is always the toughest for retailer cash flow as credit card bills from Christmas roll in and back to school costs rein in consumer discretionary spend. |
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Franchising, Business and Finance news
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RBA governor Glenn Stevens said that "On the basis of currently available information, the Australian economy has not experienced the sort of large contraction seen elsewhere." The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said the Reserve Bank's decision to leave the cash rate unchanged at 3.25 percent signalled Australia's economic conditions were stabilising. Click here for more about this story _______________
The administrators of collapsed electronics retailer Strathfield Group will seek legal advice about the former board’s decision to forgive a $5.5 million loan given to its founder, Andrew Kelly. Reports indicate that the loan was due to be repaid in January last year, but after Mr Kelly threatened legal action regarding the value of the value of his Strathfield shares (which he had used as collateral), the loan was forgiven. Click here for details of this story _______________ A JB Hi-Fi store reportedly sold used mobile phones as new on not one, but two separate occasions. A complaint was made to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission after the consumer found contacts and video clips created by the phones' previous owners. Click here for the full story at the ACCC News Centre. _______________ New Appointment Richard Thame has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Australian operation of Fastway Couriers. _______________
Brumby’s Strathmore, VIC (Simon & Cherrie Arnold) Donut King Shell Harbour, NSW (Mark and Sandra Patton) bb’s cafe Werribee, VIC, (Judith and Stephen Goss) Michel's Patisserie Broadway, NZ (Antony Beagley) Click here for more information about franchise opportunities available with Donut King, bb's Cafe, Michel's Patisserie and Brumby's ________________ Corven, a Melbourne-based research and education consultancy, has launched its 2009 Insight Program for the franchise sector. In two separate streams, Insight 2009 will examine effective new franchisee preparation and the challenges of delivering training in franchise systems. Insight 2009 is the first of Corven’s annual research programs for the franchise sector, combining findings from Insight Forum events and online survey results. Beginning in March, Insight 2009 forum events will be held around Australia. Click here to request more information ________________
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Telstra has beat three banks and a big retailer to top ths list of Australia’s Best Brands. The national telco added $3 billion to its branding bottom line, valued at $9.7 billion. Click here for more about this story ________
Click here for details of this story ________________ Retail Food Group Limited (RFG) this week announced that retail trade performance of its franchise systems for the first two months of 2009 has witnessed a continuation of the strong performance achieved to the 31st of December 2008. Click here for more information about franchise opportunities available with Donut King, bb's Cafe, Michel's Patisserie and Brumby's _______________ USA - Blockbuster has hired lawyers to explore a possible bankruptcy filing. The Blockbuster movie rental chain in Australia says it won't be affected by financial problems surrounding the US Blockbuster group. Click here for more about this story NZ - SureSlimNZ is the New Zealand arm of an Australian franchise that crossed the Tasman about four years ago. After initially enjoying success there it now finds 17 of its 21 diet clinics have closed their doors. (SureSlim Australia is in liquidation) Click here for more about this story UK - The Body Shop chain has announced expected job losses at 275 employees globally. Click here for more about this story ________________ Franchise charity works ________________
WHERE IN THE WORLD? Just some of the Franchise Expos and Conventions happening around the globe throughout 2009 2009 Franchise Convention, South Africa World Franchising Trade Fair, Athens The Franchise Conference, London Franchise Expo Paris National Franchise Convention '09 - Perth _______________ FCA EVENT – Tuesday 24 March - Brisbane How will you know what to expect? What does the future hold? Mark Rodrigues is a member of the National Australia Bank’s economics team which is responsible for producing the bank’s global economic and financial forecasts. Mark will discuss world economic drivers, key economies, and drill down into how these coupled with local factors will influence our economic future.
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